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Lifestyle risk factors and bone mineral density of urban postmenopausal women in the North West Province
(2013)
Background: Osteoporosis and the resultant fractures are increasing globally, making the disease an emerging public health concern. Over the last few decades osteoporosis has been recognised as a disease with a high incidence ...
The association between fibrinolysis markers and body composition in black adults in the North West Province of South Africa
(2014)
INTRODUCTION - Plasminogen activator inhibitor type-1 (PAI-1) has a known relationship with obesity and more specifically with central obesity. Traditionally the physiological contribution of PAI-1 is seen as an indicator ...
Associations between specific measures of adiposity and high blood pressure in black South African women
(2015)
Introduction: The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines overweight and obesity as a condition in which an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation exists to an extent in which health and well-being are impaired. The most ...
Body composition, bone health and vitamin D status of African adults in the North West Province
(2014)
Background In South Africa, as in many other developing countries, obesity has become a major health problem causing an increase in the incidence and prevalence of various non-communicable diseases. Research has shown that ...
Fisieke aktiwiteit en insuliensensitiwiteit by swart kinders
(North-West University, 2005)
The increased prevalence of obesity amongst adolescents is considered a worldwide
epidemic. Within the black population of South Africa, obesity is significantly more
prevalent amongst black girls than black boys. The ...
Mothers' breastfeeding experiences and practices: An explorative mixed methods study in the sub-district of Tlokwe, North West Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Background: The World Health Organization has set a target for exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) of 50% at country level by 2025. Despite national efforts, without accelerated efforts at scale, South Africa will not meet the ...
The impact of breastfeeding practices on under-five mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Systematic review, meta-analysis and evaluation of its attributable costs
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Background: Sub-Saharan Africa has lower exclusive breastfeeding rates compared to other low- and middle-income countries, and globally holds the highest under-five mortality rates. The aims of this project were: to conduct ...
The association between fracture risk and bone mineral density in black postmenopausal HIV-positive women on HAART
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)
Background: Osteoporosis affects millions of people, especially postmenopausal women, worldwide. Osteoporosis and associated fractures are also becomming a concern in the HIV-positive population as a result of higher life ...
Meaning in life in relation to healthy eating, weight status and physical activity among South African National Defence Force members at Lenz Military Base
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)
Good health behaviours such as physical activity and healthy eating are central to both the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases. However, even with nutrition knowledge, practice and maintenance of good ...
The association between serum vitamin D and body composition in black South African postmenopausal HIV positive women on antiretroviral therapy
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)
Background: HIV/AIDS and highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) alter bodily processes, including vitamin D metabolism. Altered vitamin D metabolism is associated with adiposity and bone loss.
Objective: To determine ...